Tapestry Manager, Store Construction Procurement

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The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Store Development to...

• Partner with global stakeholders to understand business requests and align on procurement strategies
• Implement global procurement target initiatives and strategies to achieve cost savings.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement
• Analyze spend data and identify cost-saving opportunities, cost containment / avoidance or revenue
• Manage RFx and sourcing projects by preparing, issuing, and evaluating analysis. Engage vendor in negotiations and prepare final price list and / or recommendations to stakeholders
• Project planning including timelines deliverables and stakeholder alignment
• Prepare business cases to quantify savings and/or benefits of initiatives
• Partner closely with business stakeholders supported to identify and execute value generating opportunities
• Research market trends and leading practices to discover and execute cost savings initiatives
• Contract management from vendor engagement, terms, negotiations and execution

The accomplished individual will possess...

• Bachelor's degree
• 5-7 years of Strategic Sourcing/Procurement experience, Performance Measurement, Contract Negotiation, Business Analysis, Change Management experience
• 3-5 years of industry/category specific experience in Architecture & Store Construction (Construction Materials, Store Fixtures, Store Furniture, Architecture & Construction Services)
• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology with pragmatism to manage exceptions
• Ability to develop category and sourcing strategies by identifying opportunity areas
• Track record of effectively directing and leveraging procurement spend in assigned category areas by leading global cross-functional teams
• Experience managing and maintaining strong supplier relationships
• Strong leadership presence and negotiation/contract management experience
• Knowledge and experience with procurement/spend systems data and analysis
• Strong interpersonal and management capabilities to manage and develop Sourcing Specialists and Category Analysts
• Must have strong organizational skills
• Strong problem solving, analytical and report summation, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to apply change management and consulting skills/knowledge and expertise
• Knowledge of materials, finishes, manufacturing processes and quality management

An outstanding professional will have...

• Firsthand working knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology.
• Technical knowledge of architecturals, shop drawings and material usage.
• Team Building, Technical knowledge and expertise, high degree of business acumen, management, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
  

Our Competencies for All Employees

Courage : Doesn't hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and "actionable" positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.
Creativity : Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.
Customer Focus : Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
Dealing with Ambiguity : Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn't upset when things are up in the air; doesn't have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
Drive for Results : Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
Interpersonal Savvy : Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.
Learning on the Fly : Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.

Our Competencies for All People Managers
Strategic Agility : Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods; can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans.
Developing Direct Reports and Others : Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; holds frequent development discussions; is aware of each person's career goals; constructs compelling development plans and executes them; pushes people to accept developmental moves; will take on those who need help and further development; cooperates with the developmental system in the organization; is a people builder.
Building Effective Teams : Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in their team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team.

Tapestry, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline and termination) are based on the applicant's or employee's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.

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Tapestry, Inc. will provide applicants and employees with reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Tapestry People Services at View phone number on businessoffashion.com or View email address on businessoffashion.com

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Base Pay Range
$90,000.00-$110,000.00

Here are some of the benefits that we offer: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401 (K), Paid Paternity and Maternity leave, Commuter Benefits, Disability insurance and Tuition assistance. Please click here for a complete list of U.S Corporate Compensation & Benefits.